Monday, August 17, 2015

Every year I get to see the "M" kids! I have been photographing them since they were 4 and 7, and boy are they getting big! "D" is actually a high school freshmen this year:) I love hearing what they are up to, and their plans for each year. Ms. "P" is so sweet and can really put on some sass when we need it! Let "D" know that he was awesome and how cooperative he was, I know at 14-15 the boys don't always love getting pics! SO glad we got to this location:) Love your shots as always and hope you do too!Carol

Friday, August 14, 2015

"M" is very creative and is a dancer and a Cello player. We planned a sunset session and had a great time working together. I really enjoyed seeing her on pointe and also listening to her play....made for a very relaxing session! I am so glad we went to the top of the hill as I love the way we captured her and the sun. I haven't gotten to the ballet or umbrella images but wanted to get this sneak peek up for you! Thank you again for having mecapture this milestone!

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

"M" is my cousin, and I was so excited to hear that she and "R" got engaged! As a gift, I offered to take their engagement pictures. We had so much fun, and it only took about 15 minutes for them to forget I was "me" and to loosen up in front of the camera. I am literally blown away by the connection these images show. Thank you sooo much for spending the time with me to capture these, I hope you will treasure them. There are so many, this is a handful of my favs.Carol

I felt like I knew the "W" family before we met. Mom had said that little "K", just under 2 would either be super shy and take awhile to warm up or...would grab my hand and be my best friend! As luck would have it, the latter of the 2 was the case, and she was sooo cute! As with all 20 month old's, she was super curious and sweet and very much into everything we brought and the hill! Mom and Dad did a great job helping us to capture candid softly posed moments, and I even sang some of her favorite songs to get some extra smiles as the sun went down and "K" started to get tired....and she must have been really tired to "like" my singing! As we walked back to the cars, "K' reached out and only wanted me to carry her...moments that make me love what I do even more. I am only posting 1 image now...more to come... love this!Carol

Thursday, August 6, 2015

Miss "A" just 2 years old was such a cooperative sweetheart! She was a bit unsure at first of what we were doing, but warmed up fast! I think her favorite thing was the retro camera chalkboard and getting to draw with some pink chalk...as we were watching and snapping away, we noticed that her tiny nose was now covered in the chalk as was her forehead from looking at Mom and I through the viewfinder...so cute! Mom I had a great time with you and am so glad that you chose me to work with again after our 1 year cake smash!

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Pricing

Standard Photo Session $150.00 for up to 4 people, $10 per person after

Newborn 2-3hrs $200.00

Cake Smash Session $175.00

CD of full session up to 30 images $250.00

Graduating Senior image package:5 images for $100 with purchase of $150 in products

8 x 10 $24.00

5 x 7 $12.00

4 x 6 $8.00

8 Wallets $24.00

5 x 7 flat card $1.60

5 x 5 square flat card $1.65

Single image with no cd $25.00

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Note Card 4.25 x 5.50 $1.70

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Senior portrait specials!

Tired of the same old in studio shots, or standard school photographs? Contact us to book a creative senior session and receive a a FREE metal wallet tin. I have many outdoor locations to choose from. Retouching is included. Senior graduation cards are available in school colors, or we can design one just for you. Receive 10% off your card order with a senior session booking. Sessions run 60-90 minutes. To view my work please go to http://www.carolgrahamphotography.com/ enter, then galleries, then Seniors.

To schedule a sitting. For questions, please call 630-240-9444 and please leave a message! or visit www.carolgrahamphotography.comthen contact us and send me an email.

EXTENDED NEWBORN SESSION

1 day-4 weeks old.

Extended newborn sessions run up to 2 1/2-3 hours, versus my standard sessions which average 60-90 minutes. During the extended session, we will capture awake, sleeping, nursing or feeding shots, as well as Mother baby, and or Mom, Dad and baby images. Extended time allows for 3 changes of clothing, a variety of newborn poses and shooting in bowl or basket. I provide a variety of super cute knit buntings, hats, headbands and tutus. I have found that to capture a newborn awake and asleep, it is best to allow extra time. This stage is very fleeting, so capturing all we can in one sitting is important. It is also important to take newborn pictures as early as possible. I recommend scheduling these between 1-6 days of the birth.

I offer many different birth announcements, and also welcome custom orders. Discussing your preferences prior to the photo session allows me to capture exactly what type of images you would like to have on a card. Photography clients receive 15% off their birth announcement order. Card designs can beviewed athttp://www.frommyheartcards.com/

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About Me

Photography is my passion. I like to think of the outdoors as my canvas, and view images as art. I live in Naperville with my husband, 2 sons and daughter, and get a lot of inspiration from our daily lives...as well as a lot of experience! I believe that capturing natural images has a lot to do with the communication and connection I have with each client. Before booking a session, we will spend 10-15 minutes on the phone going over locations, clothing and some scenarios that ensure our session will be successful for everyone. I strive to capture candid real moments. Editing your images is a key part of creating my final product, and is included in my session fee. I use a variety of art finishes and professional editing programs to complete the look of the images in your gallery.

I have a photo journalistic approach to my sessions, and do not like to "pose" anyone. Once I start to communicate with the kids, our session will roll. If a child takes time to warm up, I prefer that parents not worry about how long this takes, and rather that they encourage their children to be themselves. When children are relaxed, I capture the best candid memories. My Sessions typically run between 60 and 90 minutes, depending on how the kiddos do and the number of people in the session.

I prefer natural light photography, on location or outdoors. I do offer in studio sessions during the winter months and at all times for newborns and maternity. One year old cake smash sessions are taken at my in home studio, or can be taken outdoors depending on the season and weather.

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